As the Vertically Integrated World Turns Part II: Versus Network
Two years ago, I posted on the ongoing battle between “Big Cable” and the NFL Network (NFL’s Game of Chicken). In that case, the NFL’s …
Brian Goff
Fantasies & Externalities
The Supreme Court refused to take up MLB’s and MLBPA’s challenge to the use of players’ names on a fantasy site. Here is the AP …
One Carry — One Yard
A week before the Super Bowl, The Dallas Morning News’ Tim Cowlishaw identified McNabb’s running as the possible wild card in Philadelphia’s hand – a …
NFLPA: "Fantasy Sports Must Pay — On Two"
In a preemptive move, CBS has launched a court case, claiming pressure and a likely suit from the NFLPA regarding use of players’ names and …
MLB Closers — Role Players with Rock Star Reputations
In 1988 for the Oakland Athletics, Tony LaRussa initiated his strategy of using Dennis Eckersley as a 9th inning, only-when-leading relief pitcher – a “closer.” …
The Yankee Salary Premium
The Yankees $200 million payroll exceeds the next highest team by $85 million and the bulk of teams by well over $100. Often, pay reflects …
Boomer on QB Value
I happen to catch the tail end of an interview with Boomer Esiason on the NFL Network last night. In his remarks about the playoff …
Estimating the Error Term
With all of my attention devoted to the World Cup coverage in June, I passed over an interesting piece from the weekend edition (June 24) …
Sex, Hype, and Videotape in the Draft (Minus The Sex)
With the advent of the internet, 24/7 sports channels, and the NFL Network, media coverage leading up to the NFL now rivals the playoffs. Here …
NCAA: Posturing and Power-Grabbing
Phil’s post offers an analytical view of the sanctions imposed on Penn State regarding the Sandusky affair. I’m going straight to polemics. While a number …